A5088816115- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Microscopic Colitis
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
- Social Issues in Poland
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
Wroclaw Medical University
2021
University Teaching Hospital
2021
Introduction: In a long-term approach to the treatment of heart failure, importance is given process self-care management and behaviors. The number rehospitalizations unscheduled medical visits can be reduced by actively engaging patients in process. Methods: study included 403 with chronic failure (mean LVEF 40.53%), hospitalized Cardiology Department. Medical record analysis self-report questionnaire were used obtain basic sociodemographic clinical data. European Heart Failure Self-care...
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is an infectious disease caused by the gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium C. difficile. The vulnerable populations for CDI include elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and hospitalized patients, especially those undergoing antimicrobial therapy, which a significant risk factor this infection. Due to its complications increased resistance treatment, often leads longer hospital stays. This study aimed determine average length of stay (LOS) Polish...
In the last two decades, a significant increase in number of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) cases has been observed. It is understandable to attempt determine factors that can predict severity course and identify patients at risk death. This study aimed analyze affecting incidence mortality CDI inpatient treatment University Clinical Hospital Wrocław 2016-2018.
Efforts to limit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among hospital healthcare staff are crucial for controlling the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemics. The study aimed explore prevalence and clinical presentations of COVID-19 in workers (HCWs) at University Clinical Hospital (UCH) Wroclaw with 1677 beds. retrospective was performed 2020 using a self-derived structured questionnaire sample HCWs who were diagnosed SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed PCR...
Alcohol addiction is characterized by extensive alcohol consumption that dominates other behaviours previously important to a patient. According data from The State Agency for Prevention of Alcohol-Related Problems, up 900,000 people in Poland are addicted alcohol. On average, approximately 9.7 L pure per capita was consumed 2021. may cause severe health problems and one the key risk factors various diseases. Stress plays an role process also predictor lower enjoyment life. hand, sense...
In 2020 it is estimated that 281 million people were international migrants. Migrants constitute a potentially vulnerable population in terms of facing discrimination, poor living and housing conditions, insufficient access to healthcare services. Due the armed conflict Ukraine 2022, almost 10 crossed Polish border within year outbreak conflict. The objective this paper present use primary services by migrating from Poland identify barriers group persons. This study used qualitative research...
The aging of modern societies increases the general healthcare burden due to growing demand for inpatient services, which lack adequate financing.Data concerning costs 312,250 hospitalizations at University Clinical Hospital in Wrocław, Poland years 2012-2015 were analyzed according age patients: below 65 and older, with subgroups (65-74, 75-84 85 older).The mean length stay (LOS) differed significantly patients old or older (3.5 vs. 4.7 person-days); over 4 covered by our data, these...
Frailty syndrome (FS) often coexists with many diseases of the elderly, including arterial hypertension, and may affect disease course adherence to therapeutic recommendations. This study aimed evaluate relationship between frailty recommendations in elderly hypertensive patients. The included 259 patients hospitalized January 2019 November 2020 due exacerbation hypertension symptoms. Medical records were used obtain basic sociodemographic clinical data. was based on Tilburg Indicator (TFI)...
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for two years as of 2022, and it is common knowledge that vaccines are an essential tool to mitigate the health, economic, social fallout. Unfortunately, vaccine hesitancy still a serious global problem, both in general population among healthcare workers. authors used original questionnaire conduct anonymous survey study University Clinical Hospital Wrocław, Poland, April May 2021 after acquiring consent from Medical Poland Bioethical Committee. results...
Introduction: Influenza infection is associated with potential serious complications, increased hospitalization rates, and a higher risk of death. Materials Methods: A retrospective comparative analysis selected indicators from the University Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland, was carried out on patients confirmed influenza comparison to control group randomly among all other hospitalized respective wards during 2018–2019 season. Results: The mean laboratory testing costs for entire hospital were...
Introduction: Adherence to treatment recommendations for chronically ill patients is still a complex problem, especially among the older population. Chronic diseases, including hypertension, negatively affect patients' quality of life (QOL). A satisfactory level QOL and good adherence medication regimens can prevent complications deterioration daily functioning. Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed analyse selected sociodemographic clinical factors affecting antihypertensive in...
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Furtak-Pobrotyn J, Pobrotyn P, Rypicz Ł, Susło R, Drobnik Witczak I. Forced prolonged hospital stays as a manifestation of the dysfunction Polish long-term care system. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review. 2018;20(3):218-221. doi:10.5114/fmpcr.2018.78254. APA Furtak-Pobrotyn, J., Pobrotyn, P., Rypicz, Ł., Susło, R., Drobnik, Witczak, (2018). Review, 20(3), 218-221. https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2018.78254...
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Furtak-Pobrotyn J, Pobrotyn P, Witczak I, et al. The effect of modern medical technology on the availability and cost cataract treatment in older patients. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review. 2018;20(3):222-226. doi:10.5114/fmpcr.2018.78255. APA Furtak-Pobrotyn, J., Pobrotyn, P., Witczak, I., Rypicz, Ł., Susło, R., Jażdż-Zaleska, R. (2018). Review, 20(3), 222-226. https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2018.78255...
Pharmacotherapy, i.e., the use of medicines for combating a disease or its symptoms, is one crucial elements patient care. Nursing workloads in pharmacotherapy process prove that nurses spend 40% their work on management medications. This study was aimed at determination and comparison safety levels nurse-managed stage Poland Slovakia by identifying key risk factors which directly affect safety. The involved group 1774 nurses, whom 1412 were from 362 Slovakia. original Risk Pharmacotherapy...
<B>Introduction</b>: Rheumatic diseases are becoming more and common in Poland with the ageing of population. Nearly 18% total hospital admissions result from rheumatic diseases, which was equivalent to 350 thousand cases year 2008. These tend last for many decades, decreasing both quality life income patients as well increasing medical institutions’ workload society’s financial burden. <br /> <B>The aim study</b> determine whether care parameters a disease ward...
Influenza infection is associated with potential serious complications, increased hospitalization rates and a higher risk of death.A retrospective comparative analysis selected indicators at the University Hospital in Wroclaw was conducted on patients confirmed influenza control group during 2018-2019 season. The threshold for statistical significance differences between groups set p < 0.05.The types viruses hospital were remarkably similar to those occurring general population Poland....